The new Court of Criminal Appeals sits in Tyler
A 1992 state marker says the Texas Constitution of 1876 established the Court of Criminal Appeals, which met in Tyler from its inception, and that the Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals continued to sit in Tyler until 1891 and 1908, respectively.
Sources
- Texas Historical Commission marker: Smith County as a 19th Century Legal Center (Atlas 5423007757)atlas.thc.texas.gov
the Court of Criminal Appeals met in Tyler from its inception
The courts continued to operate in Tyler until 1891 and 1908, respectively.
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed